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Happy Birthday, Edy.I don't know what they did with the cake, maybe Ole Blue got it.

I don't think I can clean under bathroom sinks or clean the refrigerator yet, but I did do some housework today -- I folded a few loads of laundry. I also ventured out enough to take the dogs to the mailbox.

"We are not sinners because we sin, we sin because we are sinners."

You have wearied the LORD with your words. “How have we wearied him?” you ask. By saying, “All who do evil are good in the eyes of the LORD, and he is pleased with them” or “Where is the God of justice?” Malachi 2:17

Thanks, Joanney - I'm still awake. I had to watch "Call the Midwife" on PBS. It reminds me a lot of my early nursing career, both as a student nurse and in labor and delivery. It's based on an actual midwife's true story, set in England in the 1950s, I believe. We got in on the tail end of similar blue and white student uniforms when I was in training, which phased out shortly after. I'm so glad I didn't come along any later than I did, or I would have missed the historic charm of it all.

One of these days I'll have to dig out some old photo albums for my brother to transcribe for me. Then I can post some of those student days pictures for all to see.

By the way, I think a bit of cake is hiding in that wicker picnic basket under the porch swing. Ole Blue isn't able to get that latch open, so you're safe to finish it off!

My earlier post disappeared. I asked for prayers for Carissa. Pain in upper right side and back and yellow eyes. They've done all kinds of tests and determined to admit her with a kidney infection. She has had kidney issues with every pregnancy...all four.

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Mariane Holbrook

"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

Carol, I just now saw your post about Carissa. Do you have any recent word for us about her? The yellow in her eyes suggests jaundice (doesn't it, Edy?) though I'm sure it could indicate other things as well. In any case, we'll be praying and hope for a good report soon. God be with her.

Mariane Holbrook

"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

BeachGrandma wrote:Carol, I just now saw your post about Carissa. Do you have any recent word for us about her? The yellow in her eyes suggests jaundice (doesn't it, Edy?) though I'm sure it could indicate other things as well. In any case, we'll be praying and hope for a good report soon. God be with her.

Yes, BeachGrandma - my thought is I hope they're checking her for gall stones as well.

Initially they thought it was her gall bladder and did an ultrasound that turned out normal. When her eyes became yellow, she went to ER because her doctor was about an hour away. (she hadn't switched to a closer doctor since she moved.). There at ER they did blood and urine tests, and then thought there was a possible clot in lungs. Her blood work turned out pretty good and her liver was beautiful....so they said. From the test for a lung clot, they determined her kidney was inflamed and infected and admitted her to the hospital. They put her on IV for pain and antibiotic and hoped to improve her low blood pressure by hydrating her. She was dismissed this morning and she said her pain level was better. I think that pretty much brings you up to date. We all appreciate your prayers.

If you have a butter biscuit just consider it 1/3 of your available calories for the day ... I don't drink coffee. I use myfitnesspal on my Iphone to track calories. I actually has a library of foods, including franchise foods. Enjoy the biscuit, eat salad all day.

Mariane, it seems to me that after your surgery, the doctor wanted you to put ON weight. So eat away! Seeing as how the closest Hardee's to me is at least 1/2 hour away, I won't be eating them anytime soon anyway.

"We are not sinners because we sin, we sin because we are sinners."

You have wearied the LORD with your words. “How have we wearied him?” you ask. By saying, “All who do evil are good in the eyes of the LORD, and he is pleased with them” or “Where is the God of justice?” Malachi 2:17

Sure wish I had a Hardee's biscuit about now--sounds so good--Just one with a very little margarine (I know--I know margarine's not healthy, but my guy is not doing dairy these days) and some honey on it. Yum! I promise--I'll eat just one!